By Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz

Table of Contents

TEACHERS

Definition Of Teacher Relationships And The College Admissions Process

The Bottom Line

FAQ #1: How can I find out if a college requires teacher recommendations, and if yes, how many they require?

Timelines For Developing Teacher Relationships

Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year

FAQ #2: I hear that colleges only want teacher recommendations from teachers from whom I have taken classes in my junior year. What should I do if the teachers I want to ask are from before my junior year?

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Definition Of High School Counselors And The College Admissions Process

The Bottom Line

Timelines For Developing The Counselor Relationship

Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year

FAQ #3: What can I do if I can’t stand my school counselor?

INDEPENDENT COUNSELORS

Definition Of Independent Counselors And The College Admissions Process

Timeline For Developing An Independent Counselor Relationship

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